Locust Fork High School serves 437 students in grades 7-12.
Locust Fork High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Locust Fork High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locust Fork High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Locust Fork High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
3%
32%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Fork High School's ranking?
Locust Fork High School is ranked #739 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Locust Fork High School often compared to?
Locust Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Locust Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Locust Fork High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Locust Fork High School?
437 students attend Locust Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Locust Fork High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Fork High School?
Locust Fork High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Locust Fork High School offer ?
Locust Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Locust Fork High School part of?
Locust Fork High School is part of Blount County School District.
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